Veteran-Owned • Saint Charles, Missouri

Objective, Timely VA Compensation & Pension Medical Evaluations

Delivering thorough Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), evidence-based clinical assessments, and comprehensive medical record reviews for prime VA examination contractors.

Vendor & Credentialing Inquiries

Core Evaluation Capabilities

Focused strictly on independent, non-treating disability assessments designed to support accurate and efficient VA claims adjudication.

VA C&P Examinations

Comprehensive, objective physical examinations conducted in strict accordance with VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) protocols, including standardized goniometer range-of-motion testing.

Medical Record Reviews

Detailed review of electronic health records, service treatment records (STRs), and diagnostic histories to provide clear, well-reasoned medical opinions and nexus assessments.

Rapid DBQ Turnaround

Streamlined clinical documentation workflows engineered to minimize clarification requests, eliminate administrative bottlenecks, and meet strict prime-vendor turnaround metrics.

Leadership & Clinical Expertise

Combining U.S. Army medical service with over 15 years of advanced clinical nursing and diagnostic experience.

Ben Armistead, LPN

Founder & Managing Member • U.S. Army Veteran

10-year U.S. Army veteran with extensive military healthcare and VA clinical operations experience. Dedicated to ensuring every veteran receives a respectful, punctual, and well-organized evaluation experience.

Laura Gers, NP-C

Partner & Lead Nurse Practitioner Examiner

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of specialized clinical and cardiology experience. Conducts thorough, objective disability evaluations and evidence-based medical reviews across complex multi-system claims.

Prime Contractor Readiness

Structured to integrate seamlessly into established VA Medical Disability Examination (MDE) vendor networks.

Zero Treatment Conflict

We operate exclusively as an independent evaluation practice. We do not prescribe medications, order ongoing clinical treatments, or solicit patients—eliminating conflict-of-interest concerns.

Full Credentialing & Coverage

Active Missouri APRN licensure, NPI registration, $1M/$6M Medical Professional Liability, $1M/$3M Commercial General Liability, and $1M Cyber Liability coverage.

HIPAA-Aligned Security

All veteran Protected Health Information (PHI) is accessed directly through encrypted prime-vendor web portals with strict endpoint security and zero local record retention.

Notice for Veterans: Frontline Disability Technology Consulting, LLC performs independent Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations exclusively by referral from authorized VA examination contractors (such as Leidos QTC, VES, Optum Serve, and Loyal Source). We cannot schedule exams directly or accept walk-in appointments. To schedule or reschedule an exam, please contact the vendor listed on your VA appointment notice.

Contact & Location

For prime vendor onboarding, credentialing documentation, and commercial inquiries.

Company Frontline Disability Technology Consulting, LLC
Service Area Saint Charles & Greater St. Louis Metro Area, Missouri

Vendor Onboarding & COI Requests

Credentialing coordinators requesting our W-9, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), Missouri APRN licensure verification, or clinic facility details can reach our administrative team directly via email.

Privacy Reminder: Please do not send Social Security Numbers, VA claim files, or Protected Health Information (PHI) via unencrypted email.